Tagliatelle with Garlic Butter and Shrimp
An elegant and very simple first course to prepare, perfect for a quick but impressive dinner. The garlic butter enhances the shrimp with a touch of lemon and everything is wrapped in our low carb tagliatelle.
🥜 Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- Ros Uni Tagliatelle : 70 g
- Shelled prawns : 200 g
- Butter : 2 tablespoons (about 30 g)
- Fresh garlic : 3 cloves (finely chopped)
- Lemon juice : from 1/2 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley : to garnish
⚖️ Preparation
🧉 1. Make the garlic butter sauce
- In a large skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat.
- Add the minced garlic and fry gently for 1–2 minutes, until lightly golden and fragrant.
🦐 2. Cook the shrimp
- Raise the heat slightly and add the shrimp to the pan.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon directly into the pan and mix well.
💧 3. Cook the tagliatelle
- Cook the Ros Uni Tagliatelle in plenty of salted water following the instructions.
- Drain them al dente, keeping a spoonful of the cooking water.
🌿 4. Cream and complete
- Pour the tagliatelle into the pan with the prawns and add the cooking water.
- Stir everything over medium heat for 1 minute, until the sauce binds perfectly with the pasta.
🍽 Service
- Plate immediately and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve hot, perhaps with a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper.
📊 Average nutritional values (per portion of approx. 250 g)
Estimated values based on ingredients. For more precision, refer to the nutritional labels of the products used.
⚠️ Tip: If you want a spicy touch, add a pinch of dried chili pepper while cooking the garlic.